Liturgy

		"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1: 1
Contact: Ms. Margie Gillis, Assistant Director ph (902) 539-6188 ext 237 or toll-free: 1-800-656-5311 Email Liturgical Commission Newsletter Fall 2018		The Liturgy Office promotes the vision of the Second Vatican Council, from the Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy, under the guidance of the Bishop of the Diocese. The Liturgy Office: promotes full, conscious and active participation of the laity provides formation opportunities assists in the ongoing development of the liturgical life of parishes through support, direction and leadership.
National Liturgy Office		Resources for Advent: Blessing of the Advent Wreath and Weekly Prayers Advent Reconciliation Service Advent 2017 Liturgical Newsletter Popular Piety: For the past year, the members of the Atlantic Liturgical Conference have been involved in a project to educate people on the topic of popular devotions. In 2001, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued The Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy, reviewing the rich diversity of popular devotions that are available in our Church. Using the information from the Directory, various members of the Conference offered to write on a topic connected with popular devotions. The attached package of articles is the product of this work: Cover Letter by Bishop Brian Dunn Project on Popular Piety
		If You Only Knew: The Meaning of Eucharist for Today (video link) Liturgical Videoconference 2016 Presenter: Fr. Bill Burke Decree on the Washing of the Feet Bishop Brian Dunn offers two documents for reference: The Washing of the Feet Decree The Washing of the Feet Commentary
		Roman Missal The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) Pastoral Notes for the Celebration of the Eucharist in Light of the Revised Roman Missal
Liturgical Commission: Bishop Brian Dunn Rev. Conrad Edwards, Chair, Director Ms.Margie Gillis, Assistant Director Rev. Bill Burke, Liturgical Resource Ms. Debbie Aker, Faith Formation Consultant Ms. Ann MacNeil, Art and Environment Resource Rev. Jim Oliver Ms. Pat Gillis Sr. Sandra Cooke, csm Rev. Mr. Berkley Guthro Ms. Cathy Walsh, Youth Ministry Ms. Cathy MacInnis Ms. Regina Tate		Guidelines - Diocesan Guidelines for Funerals Guidelines for Readers: updated November 2016 Lecteurs Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Ministres Extraordinaire Guidelines - General Actions and Movements Environment Reverence Role of the Altar Server
		Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults List of Parish Resources
		Music Music at Mass (Novalis) Celebrate in Song chants of the Roman Missal
		Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Sacrosanctum Concilium Bishop Dunn's Presentation
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